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CMC are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a high-profile re-industrialisation project within the aerospace sector. This is a unique opportunity to drive the industrialisation of an existing complex product, including automating processes, relocating production, acquiring equipment, and overseeing the construction of a new facility. You will play a critical role in ensuring the project is delivered on time, within budget, and to aerospace-quality standards. Important information • Contract Length - 18 Months, • Full time on-site in Luton, • Inside IR35, • Flexible Rate depending on experience, • Lead the end-to-end delivery of the re-industrialisation project, including planning, scheduling, and reporting., • Coordinate and manage internal engineering, manufacturing, and process teams, working with up to 15 individuals., • Manage external suppliers, including equipment procurement, commissioning, and construction contracts., • Oversee factory/facility move and ensure production continuity during transition., • Ensure all processes and outputs meet high-quality aerospace standards (AS9100/NADCAP)., • Develop and maintain project documentation, schedules, risk registers, and progress reports., • Manage project budgets, internal and external financials, and capital expenditures., • Prepare updates for the fortnightly Steering Committee and senior stakeholders., • Identify risks and drive solutions, making key decisions in collaboration with senior management. Essential Skills & Experience • Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management within industrialisation, re-industrialisation, or manufacturing transitions., • Proven experience in aerospace or high-complexity manufacturing environments., • Experience with equipment acquisition, commissioning, and automation projects., • Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and multiple external suppliers., • Strong stakeholder management and reporting skills; confident dealing with senior leadership., • Experience managing budgets and capital expenditure., • Ability to work independently, make decisions, and navigate internal politics., • Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills. Desirable Skills • Customer-facing experience with OEMs such as Airbus, Boeing, BAE, Lockheed, Leonardo., • Experience delivering greenfield or brownfield factory projects., • Exposure to automation, process improvement, or NPI (New Product Introduction) projects Why work with CMC? By partnering with CMC, you gain access to a global network of advanced engineering projects. From our worldwide offices, we support you throughout the project lifecycle with full scope-of-work transparency before you begin. Once your project is complete, we help secure your next engagement, ensuring continuity and support in your consulting career. If you have the relevant capabilities and are interested in pursuing this assignment, talk to our consultants today:

Would you like to work for a premium own label food and drink manufacturer managing and growing their business with Wholesalers, Contract Catering, foodservice and b2b customers? The role will look after existing business, negotiate and manage tenders for new business and seek new opportunities, it will be quite an autonomous role and the go to person for all knowledge, strategy and guidance on foodservice and b2b. This business are profitable and in growth with strong established business and they have increased capacity in their factory due to a significant investment. We are looking for someone with demonstrable experience of managing major foodservice customers. This role is hybrid home and office with 1-2 days a week in the office near to Milton Keynes / Luton area. Circa £60-65k + car allowance + bonus + package. For further information please make contact, or send an up to date copy of your CV to

Panel Beater \nBasic Salary: Up To £50,000 + Bonus \nWorking Hours: 47.5 Per Week - NO WEEKENDS \nLocation: ST Albans \n \nTalented and efficient Panel Beater to join this leading team. \nFor this Panel Beater role, you will be repairing damaged vehicles in line with the manufacturers' specifications within a state-of-the-art Bodyshop, utilising modern equipment and techniques. \n \nResponsibilities of a Panel Beater \n·Work efficiently in a fast-paced accident repair centre \n·Follow the correct repair techniques and produce work in line with factory specifications and customer satisfaction \n \nSkills and Qualifications of a Panel Beater \n·You will have served a recognised apprenticeship as a Panel Beater and gained a technical qualification (such as NVQ / VCQ / SVQ / ATA). \n·You must have previous experience working as a Panel Beater within a busy body shop and be a strong team player with a self-motivation to earn bonus hours. \n·You will work to the highest standard and demonstrate a sound up-to-date knowledge of vehicle repair techniques. \n \nIf you think you are a good fit for this Panel Beater role, please contact ...Sara @ Auto Skills and state reference job number 53580 \n \nDon't worry if your CV is out of date. Get in touch and we can work that out later. \nAs well as this Panel Beater role, Auto Skills UK is recognized as the leading provider of temporary and permanent staffing solutions, from productive trades to senior management and are always looking for candidates within the Bodyshop including: \nPanel Beater, Panel Technician, Vehicle Panel Beater, Bodyshop Panel Beater

Job Title: Classic Car Restoration Technician Location: Bedfordshire Like the look of this opportunity Make sure to apply fast, as a high volume of applications is expected Scroll down to read the complete job description. Pay: £17.50 per hour Hours: 37.5 hours per week About the Role: Are you passionate about classic cars and skilled in hands-on restoration? Our client, a renowned classic car restoration specialist in Bedfordshire, is looking for a dedicated technician to join their workshop team. This role involves: * Complete strip-down of classic cars to chassis, shell, and individual components * Rebuild and reassemble vehicles to original factory specification (or customer requirements) * Inspect, refurbish, and prepare mechanical components for reinstallation * Work closely with the workshop team to ensure high-quality restoration standards * Maintain accuracy, care, and attention to detail throughout each project What We're Looking For: • Previous experience in automotive restoration or mechanical work, • Strong knowledge of classic car components and systems, • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, • Competitive pay at £17.50 per hour with salary reviews after passing a successful probation, • Full-time hours (37.5 per week), • Opportunity to work on rare and iconic vehicles For further information you can contact Dan Pearce. INDNH

Multi-skilled Engineer - Mechanical or Electrical Bias Location: Bedfordshire (commutable from Bedford, Biggleswade, St Neots, Huntingdon, Letchworth, Stevenage, Cambridge, Milton Keynes, and surrounding areas) Are you a hands-on, proactive engineer looking to join a forward-thinking, well-established company? If so, this could be your next career move. We're seeking a Multi-skilled Engineer who thrives in a team environment, enjoys problem-solving, and wants to upskill while working for a business that genuinely invests in its people. What you'll do: Working a 12-hour slow rotating Panama/3s & 2s shift pattern (with every other Friday-Sunday off), you'll play a key role in maintaining the smooth operation of all mechanical and electrical systems across production and site facilities. Your responsibilities will include: • Performing mechanical and electrical maintenance to the highest safety and quality standards., • Maintaining accurate documentation and supporting continuous improvement initiatives., • Responding to production needs and coordinating work with engineering and factory teams., • Liaising with contractors and sourcing essential spares efficiently., • Keeping the workshop and work areas clean and following all safety procedures. What we're looking for: • The ideal candidate is a proactive, team-oriented engineer who takes ownership of their work and supports colleagues to achieve team success. You will:, • Be apprentice-trained or hold a relevant engineering qualification., • Have multi-skilled mechanical and electrical experience, preferably within food, FMCG, or manufacturing., • Take pride in delivering high-quality work and maintaining a safe, efficient, and well-organised environment. What's on offer: • Competitive salary of £54,500 + 5% bonus (£57,000), • Overtime opportunities at 1.5x (2x on Sundays & bank holidays), • 22 days holiday, with option to buy/sell, • Pension contributions matched up to 10%, • Formal training and career development opportunities, • Supportive team environment with a focus on continuous improvement Our client is an equal opportunity employer and makes hiring decisions based solely on merit, without discrimination of any kind. If you're ready to take the next step in your engineering career with a company that values your skills and growth, we want to hear from you. As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)

MET TECHNICIAN/ STRIP FITTER MET Technician / Strip Fitter details: Salary:£40,000 - £47,000 Working Hours:Monday to Friday (42.5 hour week) Location:Luton Talented and efficient MET Technician/ Strip Fitter to join this leading team. As a MET Technician / Strip Fitter, you will be repairing damaged vehicles in line with the manufacturers' specifications within a state-of-the-art Bodyshop, utilising modern equipment and techniques. Responsibilities of an MET Technician / Strip Fitter ·Work efficiently in a fast-paced accident repair centre. ·Follow the correct repair techniques and produce work in line with factory specifications and customer satisfaction. Skills and Qualifications of an MET Technician / Strip Fitter ·You will have served a recognised apprenticeship as a MET Technician / Strip Fitter and gained a technical qualification (such as NVQ / VCQ / SVQ / ATA). ·You must have previous experience working as a MET Technician / Strip Fitter within a busy body shop and be a strong team player with a self-motivation to earn bonus hours. ·You will work to the highest standard and demonstrate a sound up-to-date knowledge of vehicle repair techniques. If you think you are a good fit for this MET Technician role, please contact Andy @ Auto Skills and state reference job number 53260 Don't worry if your CV is out of date. Get in touch and we can work that out later. As well as this MET Technician role, Auto Skills UK is recognized as the leading provider of temporary and permanent staffing solutions, from productive trades to senior management and are always looking for candidates within the Bodyshop including: MET Technician, MET Strip Fitter, Strip Fitter, Stripper Fitter, Bodyshop MET, Technician, Mechanic

A Mechanical Maintenance Engineer is sought to joing the Maintenance Engineering Team of a Bedfordshire Company, which is expanding production of its range of products, with new packaging and processing lines. Aside from planned maintenance and breakdowns, fault finding onmechanical, pneumatic, hydraulics, pumps, gearboxes and other parts of the machinery, you will also workon continuous improvement projects. Working as a team to improve the machines, reduce faults, improve maintenance methods. What do they want? An experienced qualified Mechanical skilled Maintenance Engineer Able to work with mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic systems to repair and maintainfactory machinery. You can opt to work "Permanent Day Shift" or for a Shift Premium "Permanent Night Shift." Salary: You'll get a competitive basic salary, generous paid shift allowance above that, 4 on, 4 offshift pattern. You'll also get a range of flexible benefits, pension scheme etc.There is also scope to add to your skills and develop inside the team. Your hourly rate will increase as your skills increase. Interested? Then send a copy of your CV to Mark Burnard at Hartland Recruitment ASAP. Hartland Recruitment- a specialist technical recruitment agency finding Engineers for Industrial Factory Automation and Technology rich Companies across the UK since 1990 There is no sponsorship for a UK Work permit with this vacancy, sorry. TPBN1_UKTJ

Our prestigous client based in Thurleigh, are Europes largest vehicle remarketing business and they are looking for a SMART REPAIR TECHNICIAN to join their busy site: Your key responsibilities will be: Carry out polishing of new painted panels, ensuring all dirt inclusions are removed and the overall finish matches the original factory finish Repairing windscreens, plastic and interior repairs Removing scratches and correcting minor paint work Completing leather repairs Ensuring that all Company documentation is accurately completed, and that all Company procedures are followed Planning and managing time effectively to meet deadline and ensure workshop efficiency Training new staff when requiredTo be successful, you'll bring some of the following experience with you: Previous experience in a similar role as a Bodyshop Technician / Smart Repairer / Quickfix Full UK Driving Licence Willing to support junior techs and offer support/expertise when needed. You will be passionate to work within the motor industry and take pride in their work, to the highest standards of work set by customers You will need to work independently on vehicles and have experience to make decisions when required Excellent attention to detailBenefits: Company Pension Scheme An Employee Assistance Programme Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave Access to trained Mental Health First AidersWorking Hours: Monday to Friday - 07:30 - 16:30Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum If you require any more information, then please contact Adam on (phone number removed) INDENG Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information. Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position

Job Title: Production Support Operative Job Type: Permanent Location: Henlow Salary: £28,053.48 Hours: Mon - Fri, 6am-2pm & 2pm-10pm (Rotational) Our well known client based in Henlow are looking for a Production Support Operative to join their fast growing team, on a Permanent basis. The successful candidate must be enthusiastic, keen to learn, and have strong ability to work on their feet in a fast paced environment. In this diverse role, you will be responsible for supporting production, from operating machinery, to assisting with goods in/out and forklift driving. Main responsibilities for a Production Support Operative are: - Forklift driving (Counterbalance) - Maintaining materials in factory - Taking pallets of finished goods to warehouse - Removing/collecting moulds for shifts - Emptying waste skips into compactor - Completing daily forklift checks once for each shift - Removing full liquid/solid waste drums from factory to chemical compound General duties as a Production Support Operative: - Helping with mould changes - Covering breaks along Production lines - Assisting operators when required - Wrapping all 'part' pallets of insert to go back to warehouse - Book our Duraflex short coils pallets when full when required - Maintaining warehouse cleanliness Key skills as a Production Support Operative: - Ability to work with enthusiasm and care - Good dexterity and experience working with hand, air and power tools - Reliable and self motivated - Team work is essential - Good level of fitness as heavy lifting is involved (able to lift up to 20kg) - Valid Counterbalance licence Company benefits: - 24 days annual leave + bank holidays - Annual Attendance bonus for 100% attendance 3% of annual salary - Pension scheme - Employee Assistance Programme - Death in Service Benefit - 4 x annual salary - Sick pay - Health & Wellbeing programme - Free on-site parking Please apply within

Shift Engineer Bedfordshire (MK40) £48,000 + Regular Overtime & Call-Out-Payment Monday-Friday 3-Shift (6-2 / 2-10 / 10-6) + Weekend Call-Out Cover (£200 per weekend + X4 overtime hourly rate when called in) Do you want to work for a leading FMCG manufacturer that is making a huge investment in the factory over the next 5 years!? Due to this growth and new production lines being installed, they are looking to grow the engineering function with the addition of new shift engineers. Role & Responsibilities of a shift engineer: Provide electrical & mechanical support & repairs for all production equipment & site services Fixing production machinery, industrial processing equipment, conveyors, packaging machinery, automation & controls, PLC's, SCADA Systems, robots, site services, facilities Supporting the engineering shift managers with project work - new machine & production line installs PPM's, electrical & mechanical fault finding, problem solving, machine upgrades PLC - electrical fault finding Mechanical fabrication, fitting, machining & welding to make parts & repairs Work as part of a weekend call-out / standby rota when needed (£200 additional payments) Knowledge, Skills & Experience needed to be a shift engineer: Must be a multi-skilled engineer (electrical & mechanical) Apprenticeship trained or a time-served engineering with mechanical & electrical qualifications At least 4 years+ experience previously working in FMCG or packaging manufacturing Able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment Strong electrical & mechanical fault finding & problem solving skills PLC - electrical fault finding - Siemens Experience of carrying out CI projects, new machine installations Experienced in planning & scheduling PPM work Must be happy covering a weekend call-out / standby cover when needed (additional payments) Mechanical fabrication, fitting, welding & machining skills beneficial If you do not get a response back on your application within 24-48 hours, please presume you are unsuccessful. If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors. Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

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